Pas grand-chose.
Not much.
Language note: A standard response if there are no major updates.
Context: Your friend tells you that not much has changed recently.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pas
[pah]
Not much
An expression used to say nothing significant is happening.
Pas grand-chose de nouveau autour de moi.
Not much new around me.
grand-chose
[gron-shoz]
not much
Used to indicate little change or occurrence.
Quand on me demande ce qui est nouveau, je réponds souvent "pas grand-chose".
When asked what's new, I often reply "not much".
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